US Bridges

Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 7-8 Hamilton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003205

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2024. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcclelland Road
CrossesBad River Drain
LocationSec 7-8 Hamilton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26746, -84.46908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2004)
Projected traffic172 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclelland Road over Bad River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.